Carman06 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Hi everyone Just thought I would start off by introducing my self. I'm new to the shooting scene in as much as I'm just coming to the end of my probation with my club. I started this hobby with my 10 year old son and will be applying for both my FAC and SGC next month. I used to shoot competitive field target air rifle about 18 years ago. A lot has changed since then. I then spent 12 years in the RAF so satisfied my hobby at work with easy access to the range and club. Two years now since I left with no shooting and missing IT so hence the new hobby. I have my cabinet which I'm going to install today as I will be keeping the air rifles in there too. I have researched the legislation throughly and feel upto date although amazed at how little some people you would expect to know, actually know very little. (RFD's). I have now found a very reliable good RFD and look forward to building that long term relationship with them. Unfortunately I live in Lincolnshire and everything I can find so far points to it being a long wait for G4S. I am starting to put together my wish list and have quite a few questions you guys may be able to help with. I will only be target shooting at first as I don't have a permission and will only be looking for an occasional vermin permission (rabbits,rats,squirrel) at a later stage with a view to FAC air and 22rf as calibres. I do not have the time for a commuter permission due to being a full time student and family commitments. My son loves the target shooting down the range but with me being over 6 ft and him not. The same 22rf at the club does not suit us both. When I apply for my FAC can I put one of the 22rf down as a carbine for him to use and how can I approach the ammo quantity as between us we get through a bit. Our last visit over Xmas after an hour setting up his air rifle we got through 200 rounds each of 22rf. Ideally I would like to possess say 1200 which would probably mean re-stocking once a month. We do live 60 miles from our club so tend to spend all day there. Sorry for so many questions. All advice is appreciated. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooterluke Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 ( wrong section ) Hello and welcome mate anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Hi and welcome, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Welcome you'll fit right in it PW hobby posting in the wrong section, guess after that we can forgive you for being a crab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Hello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Hello. Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carman06 Posted January 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Many thanks guys, could not see the other forum bits before on phone so will need to use the iPad from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les*1066 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Hi Steve .... welcome to PW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Hello and welcome, where abouts in Lincolnshire do you live? I live near Bourne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Hi Steve. Welcome to PW. Enjoy your stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy bingo Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 to pw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Lawrence Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Hi an welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carman06 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Hi guys thanks for the welcome. Ttfjlc - I'm in sleaford so not far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guerini Guy Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Hi and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) Hi guys thanks for the welcome. Ttfjlc - I'm in sleaford so not far. Hi mate you've probably already found them but the gun shop in sleaford is good and there's an air rifle club near navenby. Edited January 21, 2015 by Ttfjlc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Welcome to the PW forum :good: :welcomeani: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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